Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Blunt (ranked 1863 p4p, 261 weight class) and Light Heavyweight (ranked 115 p4p, 13 weight class). The key to victory for Barry Blunt has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!Introducing the challenger to my left. With a record of 4 wins, 0 losses and 0 draws, fighting out of The Island, Barry Blunt!And introducing the champion to my right. With a record of 11 wins, 0 losses and 0 draws, fighting out of The Island, Light Heavyweight!The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Heavyweight lands with a good body shot.Heavyweight's coach down at Gizmo's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Heavyweight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Blunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heavyweight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Blunt lands a head shot. Heavyweight moves out of range as Blunt strikes.We've been hearing reports that Blunt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Heavyweight moves forwards but Blunt connects with a nice, crisp jab. Heavyweight swinging wildly here.
Blunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.Light Heavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Blunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Blunt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blunt slips under a jab. Blunt throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heavyweight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blunt cracks Heavyweight with a right hand to the side of the head. Blunt throws the left hand but Heavyweight avoids the punch easily. Blunt lands a slapping body shot.
Heavyweight scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Blunt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Blunt lands a jab to Heavyweight's midsection. Blunt defending well as Heavyweight loads up on a big left hand. Blunt appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Blunt scores with a nice strike. Blunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Blunt avoids the body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight ducks under a wild hook from Blunt. Blunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.Heavyweight clinches up with Blunt and pushes him back against the cage. Blunt misses with a short punch on the inside. Heavyweight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blunt. That's two minutes gone in the round. Blunt lands with a light punch inside. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Blunt. A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight. Blunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Blunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Heavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blunt misses with the head strike.
Heavyweight blocks an uppercut.
Blunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Blunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Heavyweight. Heavyweight lands an uppercut. Heavyweight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blunt. Blunt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Heavyweight - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.Blunt jumps guard and drags Heavyweight to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Blunt being controlled here, momentarily. Blunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Heavyweight is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.That's four minutes gone in the round.My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.Heavyweight's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Heavyweight tries to move into range but Blunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.Heavyweight moves into the clinch.And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Blunt dominated that round.That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Heavyweight throws a right hand that misses
and Blunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Blunt slips a jab and a cross from Heavyweight.
Blunt throwing a counter right hand but Heavyweight manages to avoid it. Blunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Barry Blunt is winning the standup battle so far. Blunt throws a right hand that misses
and Blunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Heavyweight staying out of range there. A jab from Blunt does it's job there. Heavyweight misses with an uppercut. Heavyweight loads up on a big right hand but Blunt slips the punch. Heavyweight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blunt.Heavyweight throws out a counter right but Blunt avoids it with no problem. Blunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
A slow jab from Heavyweight misses its intended target. Blunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Heavyweight slips under a jab from Blunt.Heavyweight tries to counter with a clinch but Blunt shakes him off and moves away.Heavyweight has closed the distance and engaged Blunt in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards. Blunt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blunt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Heavyweight is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.Blunt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heavyweight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Blunt is tightening it up a little... Heavyweight has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Heavyweight reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Heavyweight taps out! Nice BJJ there by Blunt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Barry Blunt!Barry Blunt is the new light heavyweight champion!Barry Blunt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.